Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome Affects Media Handling Functions
CVE-2026-2650

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-2650?

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Media component of Google Chrome prior to version 145.0.7632.109. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption by crafting a malicious HTML page, potentially leading to significant security breaches. Users are advised to update their browsers promptly to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 145.0.7632.109

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/02/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/476461867

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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